Norma Macklin and Barbara McDowell were dedicated elementary school teachers in Warren Woods, Michigan, who each spent 40 years shaping young minds. They were passionate about education and devoted to helping their students succeed, forming deep connections with many students and their families that lasted a lifetime.
As active members of the teachers' union, Norma and Barb served as vice president and president, respectively, and worked tirelessly to make a difference for both students and educators. Their unwavering dedication to the profession is an inspiration.
This scholarship has been established to honor the legacy of Norma and Barb’s generosity, compassion, and dedication to teaching by helping Michigan students pursue their dream of higher education.
Any undergraduate student at Michigan State University who is majoring in education may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us what inspired you to pursue education and how you hope to make a difference in your community through your career.
Who or what inspired you to go into the field of education? How do you plan to make a difference in your community through your career?
The application deadline is Jul 30, 2023. Winners will be announced on Sep 1, 2023.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Sep 1, 2023. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.